The wintering of the magnificent candle outdoors
In Central Europe, the magnificent candle, which originates from the border area between the USA and Mexico, is only hardy outdoors in extremely mild locations on the Upper Rhine or near the coast. In all regions in which the outside temperatures in winter sometimes fall well below minus 10 degrees Celsius, sheltered wintering is one of the necessary Maintenance measures in the culture of splendor or prairie candles. Magnificent candles grown in tubs must always be overwintered in a protected winter quarters, as their roots are even more exposed to the winter cold than specimens in Perennial bed.
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- Cut the splendor candle correctly
- The perfect location for the splendid candle in the garden
- The optimal care for the splendid candle in the garden
The suitable winter quarters for splendid candles in the bucket
Magnificent candles cultivated in the tub can remain outdoors until the first night frosts in autumn and winter. In the case of severe frosts, however, these should be placed in a cellar room that is as bright as possible or in a garage with daylight. The winter garden, which is tempered like the living areas, is not suitable as winter quarters for the magnificent candle, as the perennial can sprout prematurely at temperatures above five degrees Celsius. The splendor candle should be protected from drying out all winter long, tolerates
Waterlogging but only very badly. Therefore, the drainage of excess irrigation water should be guaranteed through sand and gravel in the substrate and holes in the pot.Protect the splendid candle from the winter cold
If you actually want to overwinter the magnificent candle outdoors, then you should preferably have one Location Choose in front of a south-facing house wall for the extension. Also in the field, pay attention to avoiding winter waterlogging so that there is no root rot until spring. In addition, the following care measures increase the likelihood that the magnificent candle will sprout again in the following year:
- cutting back the old plant clusters to a height of about 10 centimeters in autumn
- covering the candles with a layer of mulch made of leaves and brushwood
- the timely exposure of the plants for the warming rays of the spring sun
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Even in mild locations and when growing in a bucket, it can make sense to cut back the splendid candle in autumn. The plant forms winter buds and grows more densely branched in the following year.
